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Asian Journalists Document Border Conflict's Toll on Cambodian Communities
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 30, 2025 -- A delegation of Asian journalists has concluded a five-day mission to the Cambodia–Thailand border, collecting firsthand accounts and evidence of the conflict's impact on civilian populations. The team, composed...
38 Cambodians desperate for jobs sneak into Thailand
Bangkok Post
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August 30, 2025
PUBLISHED : 30 Aug 2025 at 13:24 Thirty-eight Cambodian people fleeing hardships in their country were arrested while sneaking into Sa Kaeo province in Thailand on Saturday morning. A Burapha Task Force unit on patrol in Aranyaprathet district...
Golf tourism holds great promise for Cambodia
TTG Asia
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August 29, 2025
Golf tourism in Cambodia is on the up, with an increase in high-quality courses combined with a rise in regional connections and more affordable options than neighbouring countries driving the trend. Win Zaw, director of Golfasian (Cambodia) Co.,...
Thai soldiers detain 38 Cambodian nationals attempting to enter Thailand amid hunger crisis
The Nation Thailand
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August 30, 2025
During a patrol in high-risk areas along the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province, the Burapha Task Force, alongside soldiers from the 12th Ranger Regiment, on Saturday detained 38 Cambodian nationals attempting to illegally enter Thailand....
Retire in This Asian Country for a Warm Culture and Relaxed Lifestyle
Kiplinger
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August 30, 2025
Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing series on retiring abroad. To see all the articles in the series, jump to the end. Boracay, Palawan, El Nido — this is the stuff of sophisticated travelers’ dreams, for their endless sandy beaches,...
38 Cambodians desperate for job sneak into Thailand
Bangkok Post
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August 30, 2025
PUBLISHED : 30 Aug 2025 at 13:24 Thirty-eight Cambodian people fleeing hardships in their country were arrested while sneaking into Thailand’s Sa Kaeo on Saturday morning. The Burapha Task Force conducted a patrol in Aranyaprathet district and...
Tay Ninh infuses new life into Khmer ethnic Chan dancing
VietnamPlus
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August 30, 2025
Tay Ninh (VNA) – Once at risk of falling into oblivion, Chan dance – a centuries-old masked performance of the Khmer people - has been revived in the southern province of Tay Ninh, where monks, artisans, and young performers are working together...
Thai premier race heats up after court sacks Thaksin’s daughter Paetongtarn
The Straits Times
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August 30, 2025
BANGKOK – The race to form a new government in Thailand intensified as political parties courted rivals for support just hours after a court ousted Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ethics violations. Mr Anutin Charnvirakul, a...
Mekong Delta launches cultural activities celebrating National Day
Vietnam News Agency
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MEKONG DELTA — A series of cultural and arts activities will be held in provinces and cities of the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta during the four-day holiday to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2. Cần Thơ City will host...
Vietnam – a model of self-reliant development: Cambodian official
VietnamPlus
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August 29, 2025
Phnom Penh (VNA) – By promoting the national spirit – a cornerstone of self-reliant, resilient, and creative development, Vietnam has obtained significant development achievements and become a model for other countries across ASEAN, Asia, and the...
Thailand’s PM Removed from Office After Phone Call Scandal with Cambodia’s Strongman
The Hans India
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August 29, 2025
Paetongtarn, who belongs to the important Shinawatra political family, made history when she was first appointed as high minister in August 2024, getting the country’s youthful ever leader. Her term in the position, still, was short- lived,...
Trump's Tariffs and Immigration Policies Are Why Your Amazon Packages Are So Expensive and Will Take Forever
Reason Magazine
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August 29, 2025
President Donald Trump's tariff regime is making everything from American-made steel weights, imported yarn, and Amazon's "everyday essentials" more expensive while his immigration crackdown is causing worker shortages in key industries. These...
Phnom Penh Crown draws with Kitchee in AFC Women's Champions League
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Host Phnom Penh Crown FC drew 3-3 with Kitchee SC of Hong Kong, China, in their preliminary-stage match of the AFC Women's Champions League at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday night. Kitchee struck twice in quick...
Vietnam, Cambodia to open Tan Nam – Meun Chey border gate pair in October
VietnamPlus
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August 29, 2025
Tay Ninh (VNA) – The Tan Nam (Tay Ninh, Vietnam) – Meun Chey (Prey Veng, Cambodia) international border gate pair is scheduled to be inaugurated between October 20-30. The consensus was reached by authorities of Vietnam’s Tay Ninh province and...
Cambodia Seeks Urgent Aid to Clear Explosive Remnants from R...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 29, 2025 -- Cambodia is calling for urgent international support to clear explosive remnants of war (ERW) left behind from a recent five-day armed clash with Thailand. During a meeting here today with the new Resident...
Charity concert for children in Cambodia to be held in Midlands
Offaly Live
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August 29, 2025
AN unforgettable night of music, featuring some of Ireland's top trad artists will be held in Athlone in October, to raise funds and awareness for an organisation called "Build Your Future Today" (BFT). Appearing for one night only are the...
Việt Nam – a model of self-reliant development: Cambodian official
Vietnam News Agency
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PHNOM PENH – By promoting the national spirit – a cornerstone of self-reliant, resilient, and creative development, Việt Nam has obtained significant development achievements and become a model for other countries across ASEAN, Asia, and the wider...
Cambodia, U.S. Commemorate 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties with Tree-Planting Ceremony in Sihanoukville
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 29, 2025 -- Senior officials from Cambodia and the United States marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with a commemorative tree-planting ceremony today at O’ Chheuteal 2 Beach in Sihanoukville. The event also...
Việt Nam, Cambodia to open Tân Nam–Meun Chey border gate pair in October
Vietnam News Agency
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TÂY NINH – The Tân Nam (Tây Ninh, Việt Nam)-Meun Chey (Prey Veng, Cambodia) international border gate pair is scheduled to be inaugurated between October 20-30. The consensus was reached by authorities of Việt Nam’s Tây Ninh Province and...
Contemporary Cambodian concept Touk to open on Alberni Street
The Georgia Straight
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August 29, 2025
Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. The downtown dining scene is about to get a major shake-up. Top Chef Canada Season 11 winner Chanthy Yen is set to open his first restaurant as...